Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream versus Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer .
Last updated on October 03, 2023. Published on October 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream 37 ingredients
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Panthenol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Dicaprylyl Ether • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • C13-15 Alkane • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Olivate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Diglycerin • Ectoin • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Ns • Ceramide NP • Ceramide As • Ceramide AP • Cholesterol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sucrose Distearate • Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract • Dipropylene Glycol • Sorbitan Olivate • Sea Water • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Xanthan Gum • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid
Water • Squalane • Decyl Cocoate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Ceramide NP • Tocopherol • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydroxyacetophenone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Citric Acid • Asiaticoside • Pentylene Glycol • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNø Cosmetics All-In Barrier Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Colibri Skincare Calming Moisturizer 28 ingredients
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